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Not only do you get your fill of turkey, stuffing, ham, etc. today but you also get your fill of a jrry32 mock off-season. I made some tweaks on my last once but you'll see a lot of similarities. I had been budgeting for $135 million to be conservative but from what I'm reading, it seems fairly likely that the salary cap will be $140+ million so I bumped it up to $140 million for this mock.
Restructure
Sam Bradford - 2 years $16 million($8 million guaranteed...Full $8 million first year base)
Total Cap Savings: $4.9 million
Total Cap Room: $14.4 million
Released
Jake Long - $8 million in cap savings
Kendall Langford - $6 million in cap savings
Scott Wells - $3.8 million in cap savings
Eugene Sims - $1.9 million in cap savings
Isaiah Pead - $900,000 in cap savings
Total Cap Savings: $20.6 million
Total Cap Room: $35 million
Re-signed Players
Joe Barksdale - 5 years $30 million($5 million first year)
Kenny Britt - 3 years $15 million($5 million first year...after hearing Laurinaitis's comments about how much of a positive influence Britt has been for our young WRs and how he has instilled confidence in them...I felt comfortable enough with his character to give him a longer term deal)
Lance Kendricks - 2 years $6 million($3 million first year)
Alex Carrington - 1 year $1.5 million
Cory Harkey - ERFA($645,000)
Tim Barnes - RFA($1.4 million - Original round)
Johnny Hekker - RFA($1.4 million - Original Round)
Rodney McLeod - RFA($1.4 million - Original Round)
Total Cap Spent: $17.3 million
Total Cap Room: $17.7 million
Free Agency
Larry Fitzgerald WR
2 years $16 million($8 million first year)
This one might be a pipe dream but Fitz is set to count $23.6 million against the cap for Arizona next year. They might be able to convince him to restructure but if they can't, I think they have to cut him. In that case, I think he's a great fit here as a veteran leader (along with Britt) on the WR corp. Plus, Fitz has run 57% of his routes from the slot this year so he'd give us a big, talented target out of the slot and could rotate with Quick/Britt outside. His hands are as good as ever(0 drops on the year) and his game has never relied on speed. I think this is a player that Bradford would love.
C.J. Mosley DT
1 year $1.7 million
Rotational DT known for his run stuffing ability to replace Kendall Langford.
Trades
St. Louis trades HB Zac Stacy
New England trades 6th round pick
St. Louis trades Pick #14
Philadelphia trades Pick #26, 2nd, and 4th
St. Louis trades 2015 5th and 2016 conditional 4th(becomes a 3rd if Glennon throws 20+ TDs)
Tampa Bay trades QB Mike Glennon
We trade Stacy because we have too much talent at HB while New England needs a power HB with Ridley hitting FA. Plus, Vereen is also set to hit FA.
Philadelphia moves up for a pass rusher like Shane Ray or Dante Fowler Jr.
After watching 3 of the 5 games that Glennon started, I came away with the opinion that he's definitely worth the trade here. If Bradford does get hurt, we'd be in capable enough hands. I think Glennon fits the mold for our offense well. Had some bad moments but also made some wow throws. He really does a great job of placing the ball when throwing to the sidelines and down the field. Although he had a some bad overthrows in the games I watched too. Overall, I thought his pocket awareness, presence, and movement was good although he's not mobile so he'll need to be protected. Arm strength is solid but nothing special. Like I said, I think he's a good fit for our system and still has upside worth developing.
NFL Draft
Round 1 Pick #26 - T.J. Clemmings OT/OG Pittsburgh
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnHskA1dtKM
Analysis: Some of you might say, "Who?" but trust me, this is a name worth knowing. Clemmings might just pull a Lane Johnson and go MUCH MUCH higher than this. He was invited to the Senior Bowl. He's currently the starting RT for Pittsburgh. He played DE from 2010 to 2012 before moving over to RT. Very athletic kid that's a bit lean at 6'6" 305. He has growth potential and can likely play at 315-320 in the NFL if you want him to. What cannot be denied are his physical gifts. Clemmings explodes off the ball while run blocking, has great leg drive after latching on, and has the power to move people off the LOS. He's also a very talented and adept blocker in space and on the second level. He blows people up when you get him moving. His punch timing and placement need to improve. He also needs to come off the ball lower in the run game at times. That all said, this is a kid that could be an incredible OG for us and has the athleticism to stick at OT if needed. Any LB or DB would be right to be shaking in their cleats if Clemmings came around the corner while pulling. Ty Sambrailo was another name I considered and I absolutely love the way he plays through the whistle but I feel like Clemmings is a more athletically talented player.
Round 2 Pick #14 - Nate Orchard DE Utah
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tefj9gCrvWQ
Analysis: Gotta continue to think about the future especially in terms of cost cutting. Chris Long has been great for us but he's getting up there in age and has a huge contract. I think it's time to start thinking about his heir apparent. Orchard was recruited to Utah as a WR and has gone from 195 to 255 during his time there. He currently leads the NCAA with 17.5 sacks this year. He has an explosive get off with active hands and has been wreaking havoc with his agility and fluidity. He does a great job of pressing the corner and then beating OTs back inside. He's so quick inside that most OTs just aren't able to redirect and stop him. He is explosive enough off the LOS to win the corner and bend around the edge. He also has active, powerful hands with good understanding of punch timing and placement. Finally, he's shown the ability to covert speed to power resulting in a devastating bull rush. As a run defender, he has a ways to go. He needs to continue to add weight to improve his functional strength. He also needs to do a better job of firing off the ball low and maintaining that leverage. He doesn't do a good job of consistently setting the edge and needs to play more assignment sound when on the front-side of the play. On the back-side, he does a nice job keeping contain. The biggest issues I have with his run defense are that he doesn't finish tackles consistently enough and doesn't do a great job of finding the ball. I don't know if he'll ever be a plus run defender but his pass rush skills are great enough that you can overlook it. Regardless, he'll have time to develop and one of the best DL Coaches in the game to work with. Should be able to contribute in the mean time as a situational pass rusher.
Round 2 Pick #26 - Cameron Erving C/OG/OT Florida State
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os95Ie_HqPE
Analysis: I had issues with him at LT this year and last. However, FSU moved him to Center against Miami and he jumped back onto my board. He's an athletic kid with good size at 6'5" 310 but had some issues with his kick-slide and punch timing on the edge. He's not as technically sound as he could be and he's going to need time to develop at Center. However, he's as athletically gifted at they come at the Center position with the versatility to play any spot on the OL and the ability to be as good as he wants to be if coached up well.
Round 3 Pick #14 - Eric Kendricks ILB UCLA
Analysis: Kendricks is a tad undersized at 6'0" 230 but he's an active player with great instincts that flies to the ball. The reasons why he won't go higher are because he's not an elite athlete, is on the smaller side, and isn't an elite coverage LB. He definitely has the ability to be solid in coverage in the NFL but he's not Ogletree. Still, he's a highly intelligent kid that can stop the run and should be able to develop behind Laurinaitis as his heir apparent. Might even beat out Dunbar for the SLB job in the mean time.
Round 4 Pick #14 - Devontae Booker HB Utah
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cepXIrQy_XE
Analysis: Another Utah Ute in this draft. Booker is the definition of the word decisive. He doesn't dance in the back-field and he doesn't waste time. He gets the ball and he knows exactly where he's going. He does a really nice job of pressing the line of scrimmage before making his cut up-field. Even when forced to bounce it outside, Booker wastes no time in getting N-S. At 5'11" 205, he's not a power HB and shouldn't be mistaken for one. Booker has outstanding feet and explosive burst. He doesn't possess great long speed but in those first 5-10 yards, he's very fast. Booker uses his cuts well to setup defenders and blocks. He is shifty with quick feet and a nice jump cut. Booker also possesses impressive balance which makes him a slippery runner and tougher to knock off his feet than you'd expect. And probably the biggest thing for me with Booker is his ability to catch the football. He has outstanding hands and body control. He can adjust to poorly thrown balls and will make his mark in the NFL as a receiver out of the back-field. I love Booker's versatility and the urgency in his running style. He'll get the yards that are blocked and he can create some on his own with his cutting ability and slipperyness as a runner. Some scouts have compared him to Arian Foster.
Round 6 Pick #30 - John Feliciano OG/RT Miami
Analysis: Adding depth on the OL. Feliciano has played both LG and RT during his career at Miami. He's a strong kid with size(6'4" 315) who lacks athleticism and fluidity. Solid backup type because he can generate movement in the run game and handles his man well when he latches on.
Round 7 Pick #14 - Blake Sims QB Alabama
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgz6nDp1Cpk
Analysis: Taking a shot on a developmental backup QB here. Sims is still learning the nuances of the QB position as a first year starter and there's no guarantee that he'll ever get them down but he has a NFL caliber arm, throws a good deep ball, has a quick release with the ability to change platforms, and is the same caliber of athlete as Russell Wilson (but clearly not the same caliber of passer). Heck, he might even be faster than Wilson. He's on the short side at 6'0" 210 but with his athleticism, flashes of talent, and overall tools...why not? My big concerns right now are that he doesn't find his checkdowns effectively(locks onto deeper routes), will give away his intentions with his eyes which can lead to picks, short arms throws leading to inaccuracy, doesn't throw accurately on the run(due to mechanics), and he's short which will limit his ability to climb the ladder in the pocket. But it's a 7th rounder. Plus, Sims kind of reminds me of Seneca Wallace.
Round 7 Pick #30 - Braxton Deaver TE Duke
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbt3BM5J8Wc
Analysis: Long and bad injury history. Tore his ACL in August. However, this is the 7th round so why not take a shot on a guy with some durability questions? He put up 600 yards in 2013 and is an athletic kid with good hands at 6'5" 240. He's underpowered but very willing as a blocker with good technique and understanding of angles. Will need to bulk up and improve his functional strength in the NFL but this kid is very much willing to block. He's a versatile receiver having lined up all over at Duke. Has impressive speed and agility for his position. Definitely worth taking a chance on this late in the draft. That all said, he may get a 6th year of eligibility.
Starting Line-up
QB: Sam Bradford
HB: Tre Mason
FB: Cory Harkey
XWR: Brian Quick
ZWR: Kenny Britt
SLWR: Larry Fitzgerald
TE: Jared Cook
LT: Greg Robinson
LG: Rodger Saffold
C: Barrett Jones
RG: T.J. Clemmings
RT: Joe Barksdale
LDE: Chris Long
LDT: Aaron Donald
RDT: Michael Brockers
RDE: Robert Quinn
WLB: Alec Ogletree
MLB: James Laurinaitis
SPUR: Mark Barron
LCB: Trumaine Johnson
RCB: Janoris Jenkins
NCB: E.J. Gaines
FS: LaMarcus Joyner
SS: T.J. McDonald
K: Greg Zuerlein
P: Johnny Hekker
LS: Jake McQuaide
I still don't feel comfortable enough with any QB in this draft outside of the top two to choose one in the early rounds.
Restructure
Sam Bradford - 2 years $16 million($8 million guaranteed...Full $8 million first year base)
Total Cap Savings: $4.9 million
Total Cap Room: $14.4 million
Released
Jake Long - $8 million in cap savings
Kendall Langford - $6 million in cap savings
Scott Wells - $3.8 million in cap savings
Eugene Sims - $1.9 million in cap savings
Isaiah Pead - $900,000 in cap savings
Total Cap Savings: $20.6 million
Total Cap Room: $35 million
Re-signed Players
Joe Barksdale - 5 years $30 million($5 million first year)
Kenny Britt - 3 years $15 million($5 million first year...after hearing Laurinaitis's comments about how much of a positive influence Britt has been for our young WRs and how he has instilled confidence in them...I felt comfortable enough with his character to give him a longer term deal)
Lance Kendricks - 2 years $6 million($3 million first year)
Alex Carrington - 1 year $1.5 million
Cory Harkey - ERFA($645,000)
Tim Barnes - RFA($1.4 million - Original round)
Johnny Hekker - RFA($1.4 million - Original Round)
Rodney McLeod - RFA($1.4 million - Original Round)
Total Cap Spent: $17.3 million
Total Cap Room: $17.7 million
Free Agency
Larry Fitzgerald WR
2 years $16 million($8 million first year)
This one might be a pipe dream but Fitz is set to count $23.6 million against the cap for Arizona next year. They might be able to convince him to restructure but if they can't, I think they have to cut him. In that case, I think he's a great fit here as a veteran leader (along with Britt) on the WR corp. Plus, Fitz has run 57% of his routes from the slot this year so he'd give us a big, talented target out of the slot and could rotate with Quick/Britt outside. His hands are as good as ever(0 drops on the year) and his game has never relied on speed. I think this is a player that Bradford would love.
C.J. Mosley DT
1 year $1.7 million
Rotational DT known for his run stuffing ability to replace Kendall Langford.
Trades
St. Louis trades HB Zac Stacy
New England trades 6th round pick
St. Louis trades Pick #14
Philadelphia trades Pick #26, 2nd, and 4th
St. Louis trades 2015 5th and 2016 conditional 4th(becomes a 3rd if Glennon throws 20+ TDs)
Tampa Bay trades QB Mike Glennon
We trade Stacy because we have too much talent at HB while New England needs a power HB with Ridley hitting FA. Plus, Vereen is also set to hit FA.
Philadelphia moves up for a pass rusher like Shane Ray or Dante Fowler Jr.
After watching 3 of the 5 games that Glennon started, I came away with the opinion that he's definitely worth the trade here. If Bradford does get hurt, we'd be in capable enough hands. I think Glennon fits the mold for our offense well. Had some bad moments but also made some wow throws. He really does a great job of placing the ball when throwing to the sidelines and down the field. Although he had a some bad overthrows in the games I watched too. Overall, I thought his pocket awareness, presence, and movement was good although he's not mobile so he'll need to be protected. Arm strength is solid but nothing special. Like I said, I think he's a good fit for our system and still has upside worth developing.
NFL Draft
Round 1 Pick #26 - T.J. Clemmings OT/OG Pittsburgh
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnHskA1dtKM
Analysis: Some of you might say, "Who?" but trust me, this is a name worth knowing. Clemmings might just pull a Lane Johnson and go MUCH MUCH higher than this. He was invited to the Senior Bowl. He's currently the starting RT for Pittsburgh. He played DE from 2010 to 2012 before moving over to RT. Very athletic kid that's a bit lean at 6'6" 305. He has growth potential and can likely play at 315-320 in the NFL if you want him to. What cannot be denied are his physical gifts. Clemmings explodes off the ball while run blocking, has great leg drive after latching on, and has the power to move people off the LOS. He's also a very talented and adept blocker in space and on the second level. He blows people up when you get him moving. His punch timing and placement need to improve. He also needs to come off the ball lower in the run game at times. That all said, this is a kid that could be an incredible OG for us and has the athleticism to stick at OT if needed. Any LB or DB would be right to be shaking in their cleats if Clemmings came around the corner while pulling. Ty Sambrailo was another name I considered and I absolutely love the way he plays through the whistle but I feel like Clemmings is a more athletically talented player.
Round 2 Pick #14 - Nate Orchard DE Utah
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tefj9gCrvWQ
Analysis: Gotta continue to think about the future especially in terms of cost cutting. Chris Long has been great for us but he's getting up there in age and has a huge contract. I think it's time to start thinking about his heir apparent. Orchard was recruited to Utah as a WR and has gone from 195 to 255 during his time there. He currently leads the NCAA with 17.5 sacks this year. He has an explosive get off with active hands and has been wreaking havoc with his agility and fluidity. He does a great job of pressing the corner and then beating OTs back inside. He's so quick inside that most OTs just aren't able to redirect and stop him. He is explosive enough off the LOS to win the corner and bend around the edge. He also has active, powerful hands with good understanding of punch timing and placement. Finally, he's shown the ability to covert speed to power resulting in a devastating bull rush. As a run defender, he has a ways to go. He needs to continue to add weight to improve his functional strength. He also needs to do a better job of firing off the ball low and maintaining that leverage. He doesn't do a good job of consistently setting the edge and needs to play more assignment sound when on the front-side of the play. On the back-side, he does a nice job keeping contain. The biggest issues I have with his run defense are that he doesn't finish tackles consistently enough and doesn't do a great job of finding the ball. I don't know if he'll ever be a plus run defender but his pass rush skills are great enough that you can overlook it. Regardless, he'll have time to develop and one of the best DL Coaches in the game to work with. Should be able to contribute in the mean time as a situational pass rusher.
Round 2 Pick #26 - Cameron Erving C/OG/OT Florida State
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os95Ie_HqPE
Analysis: I had issues with him at LT this year and last. However, FSU moved him to Center against Miami and he jumped back onto my board. He's an athletic kid with good size at 6'5" 310 but had some issues with his kick-slide and punch timing on the edge. He's not as technically sound as he could be and he's going to need time to develop at Center. However, he's as athletically gifted at they come at the Center position with the versatility to play any spot on the OL and the ability to be as good as he wants to be if coached up well.
Round 3 Pick #14 - Eric Kendricks ILB UCLA
Analysis: Kendricks is a tad undersized at 6'0" 230 but he's an active player with great instincts that flies to the ball. The reasons why he won't go higher are because he's not an elite athlete, is on the smaller side, and isn't an elite coverage LB. He definitely has the ability to be solid in coverage in the NFL but he's not Ogletree. Still, he's a highly intelligent kid that can stop the run and should be able to develop behind Laurinaitis as his heir apparent. Might even beat out Dunbar for the SLB job in the mean time.
Round 4 Pick #14 - Devontae Booker HB Utah
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cepXIrQy_XE
Analysis: Another Utah Ute in this draft. Booker is the definition of the word decisive. He doesn't dance in the back-field and he doesn't waste time. He gets the ball and he knows exactly where he's going. He does a really nice job of pressing the line of scrimmage before making his cut up-field. Even when forced to bounce it outside, Booker wastes no time in getting N-S. At 5'11" 205, he's not a power HB and shouldn't be mistaken for one. Booker has outstanding feet and explosive burst. He doesn't possess great long speed but in those first 5-10 yards, he's very fast. Booker uses his cuts well to setup defenders and blocks. He is shifty with quick feet and a nice jump cut. Booker also possesses impressive balance which makes him a slippery runner and tougher to knock off his feet than you'd expect. And probably the biggest thing for me with Booker is his ability to catch the football. He has outstanding hands and body control. He can adjust to poorly thrown balls and will make his mark in the NFL as a receiver out of the back-field. I love Booker's versatility and the urgency in his running style. He'll get the yards that are blocked and he can create some on his own with his cutting ability and slipperyness as a runner. Some scouts have compared him to Arian Foster.
Round 6 Pick #30 - John Feliciano OG/RT Miami
Analysis: Adding depth on the OL. Feliciano has played both LG and RT during his career at Miami. He's a strong kid with size(6'4" 315) who lacks athleticism and fluidity. Solid backup type because he can generate movement in the run game and handles his man well when he latches on.
Round 7 Pick #14 - Blake Sims QB Alabama
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgz6nDp1Cpk
Analysis: Taking a shot on a developmental backup QB here. Sims is still learning the nuances of the QB position as a first year starter and there's no guarantee that he'll ever get them down but he has a NFL caliber arm, throws a good deep ball, has a quick release with the ability to change platforms, and is the same caliber of athlete as Russell Wilson (but clearly not the same caliber of passer). Heck, he might even be faster than Wilson. He's on the short side at 6'0" 210 but with his athleticism, flashes of talent, and overall tools...why not? My big concerns right now are that he doesn't find his checkdowns effectively(locks onto deeper routes), will give away his intentions with his eyes which can lead to picks, short arms throws leading to inaccuracy, doesn't throw accurately on the run(due to mechanics), and he's short which will limit his ability to climb the ladder in the pocket. But it's a 7th rounder. Plus, Sims kind of reminds me of Seneca Wallace.
Round 7 Pick #30 - Braxton Deaver TE Duke
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbt3BM5J8Wc
Analysis: Long and bad injury history. Tore his ACL in August. However, this is the 7th round so why not take a shot on a guy with some durability questions? He put up 600 yards in 2013 and is an athletic kid with good hands at 6'5" 240. He's underpowered but very willing as a blocker with good technique and understanding of angles. Will need to bulk up and improve his functional strength in the NFL but this kid is very much willing to block. He's a versatile receiver having lined up all over at Duke. Has impressive speed and agility for his position. Definitely worth taking a chance on this late in the draft. That all said, he may get a 6th year of eligibility.
Starting Line-up
QB: Sam Bradford
HB: Tre Mason
FB: Cory Harkey
XWR: Brian Quick
ZWR: Kenny Britt
SLWR: Larry Fitzgerald
TE: Jared Cook
LT: Greg Robinson
LG: Rodger Saffold
C: Barrett Jones
RG: T.J. Clemmings
RT: Joe Barksdale
LDE: Chris Long
LDT: Aaron Donald
RDT: Michael Brockers
RDE: Robert Quinn
WLB: Alec Ogletree
MLB: James Laurinaitis
SPUR: Mark Barron
LCB: Trumaine Johnson
RCB: Janoris Jenkins
NCB: E.J. Gaines
FS: LaMarcus Joyner
SS: T.J. McDonald
K: Greg Zuerlein
P: Johnny Hekker
LS: Jake McQuaide
I still don't feel comfortable enough with any QB in this draft outside of the top two to choose one in the early rounds.
